AI Product Owner

Job Description As part of AbbVie’s Business Technology Solutions (BTS), Research and Development aligned technology team, R&D Global Therapeutics is responsible for building and deploying scalable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications and Platforms. The AI Product Owner will have ownership of some of these applications. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the development and deployment of AI products and solutions. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to drive the product vision, strategy, and execution to deliver innovative AI solutions that meet market demands. You will identify, select, and consult on the appropriate AI technologies to be deployed. You will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring the development team delivers high-quality features that meet user needs and business goals. As part of product ownership, this role is responsible for the translation of business needs into functional technology. This will include analyzing business processes; eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business requirements; identifying alternative solutions, assessing feasibility and making recommendations typically seeking to exploit and leverage new or existing technology components. This can also include performing data and process modeling; managing change; and leading, coordinating, and performing testing, verification, and validation of requirements. This role is roughly half consultative, and half technical. We are seeking an individual with proven experience and depth in Artificial Intelligence technologies, tools, and how they are applied to use cases. In this role you will be responsible for: Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI platforms. Prioritize features, enhancements, and technical debt based on business value and technical feasibility. Product Development: Work closely with the development team to ensure understanding of user stories and acceptance criteria. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Make decisions on product functionality, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and user experience. Backlog Management: Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it is aligned with business objectives and customer needs. Write clear, concise user stories with acceptance criteria that guide the development team. Continuously refine and update the backlog based on feedback and changing requirements. Technical Expertise: Stay updated on the latest AI and machine learning technologies, trends, and best practices. Evaluate and select appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms for AI development. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI solutions. Business Process & Strategy: Work directly with business unit clients to understand specific business processes and drivers. Identify and communicate needs and opportunities for business process improvement that can be enabled via technology. Existing Systems Evaluation: Investigate and understand the capabilities of existing systems and technologies already in use across the business area and similar AbbVie areas. Identify information required to support the business strategy and develop integrated information management strategies. Information Systems Strategy: Lead or review the creation of information systems strategy to support strategic requirements of multiple business areas. Identify business benefits of alternative strategies and ensure compliance between business strategies and technology directions. Prepare testing plans and conduct training as needed. Stakeholder Management: Develop business relationships and integrate activities with other BTOs to ensure successful implementation and support of project efforts. Manage relationships between clients involved and BTOs and coordinate portfolio of solutions. Regulatory Compliance: Identify the impact of relevant statutory, internal, or external regulations on the organization's use of information and ensure alignment. Leadership and Accountability: Define authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial, and quality aspects. Establish organizational objectives, delegate assignments, and be accountable for decisions taken by self and subordinates. Qualifications Tools and skills you will use in this role: Technical Writing Skills Agile Scrum Jira Confluence Microsoft M365 Suite Strong Presentation Skills Experiences that make you a strong fit for this role: Required: Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years’ experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years’ experience; PhD with 2 years’ experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role in a technical environment or product management. Proven track record of managing the development and launch of successful software products. Understanding of Generative AI, traditional AI technologies, and how to apply them and select for best fit. Hands‑on experience with AI and machine learning technologies is a plus. Knowledge of software development best practices. Strong technical background with the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Strong leadership and team‑management abilities, with experience leading cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Beneficial: Experience working in the Life Sciences industry and/or GXP validated systems. Technical writing experience is a plus. Experience working with a consulting background. Technical project management experience. Additional Information Compensation: USD 109,500 – USD 208,500 per year The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole and absolute discretion until paid. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. 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